: a computer chip in a television set that can prevent the viewing of certain programs or channels especially on the basis of content
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When Clinton ran in 1996, two of his most popular actions were the Family and Medical Leave Act, which guaranteed workers up to 12 days of unpaid leave, and the V-chip.
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Doyle McManuswashington Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2023
Doyle McManuswashington Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2023
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“V-chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-chip. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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